The Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trumpโs tariff agenda in a major blow to his economic policy. @normornstein.bsky.social and @djrothkopf.bsky.social react to this evolving story and the corruption within the Trump administration.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
youtu.be/-0z2su6qWyY
20.02.2026 22:02 โ ๐ 19 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The Democratic Party is at a flashpoint. @mjtoma.bsky.social joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to outline exactly to the Dems need to do right now to trounce Trump and win back the favor of the American people.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/ryxnru5YWK8
20.02.2026 21:07 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 2
The Daily Blast: Trump Ramblings on Epstein Take Revealing Turn as MAGA Fury Boils Over
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท February 20 ยท 26m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @pastpunditry.bsky.social about how the latest in this Epstein scandal is causing MAGA to crack up and what the prospects are for genuine accountability. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
20.02.2026 18:14 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On Deep State Radio, @maxboot.bsky.social joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social, @rosabrooks.bsky.social, and @edwardluce.bsky.social
to discuss the Munich Security Conference and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Ar5FiYcUm2g
19.02.2026 20:49 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Angry Panic over 2026 as Polls Take Truly Brutal Turn
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท February 19 ยท 19m
On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to Lakshya Jain about why the numbers are even worse for Trump if you dig into the details, particularly on the economy; the economy and immigration; and why that is creating unexpected opportunities for Democrats. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
19.02.2026 19:47 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we cover Prince Andrew's arrest, Trump's Board of Peace's first meeting, Hegseth inviting Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson to speak at the Pentagonโs monthly worship service, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/9PI5OVj-wDs
19.02.2026 16:50 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
โ โRubio goes to Munich, then goes out for a cup of teaโฆโโ @maxboot.bsky.social joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social, @rosabrooks.bsky.social, and @edwardluce.bsky.social to discuss the Munich Security Conference and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Ar5FiYcUm2g
18.02.2026 21:11 โ ๐ 18 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
The Daily Blast: Minneapolis Mayorโs Emotional Message to Trump: You Failed to Break Us
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท 02/18/2026 ยท 26m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social about the latest developments in his city. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
18.02.2026 18:34 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we cover politicized sewage spill in Maryland,Kristi Noem's clash with the Coast Guard, the FDA agreeing to review a new mRNA vaccine, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/MRzfqc2eMp0
18.02.2026 16:09 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we break down the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US, right-wing rage over AOCโs appearance at the Munich Security Conference, and more.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/01TvLwfYtMg
17.02.2026 20:37 โ ๐ 23 ๐ 10 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss the DOJโs ludicrous claims regarding the Epstein Files Transparency Act, DHS attempting to have tech companies unmask anti-ICE accounts, the vacuum of leadership at the NIH, and more.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Qqse5rlLHjA
16.02.2026 16:38 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
If we can still save our democracy, we need to do so now. On today's Words Matter, @djrothkopf.bsky.social and @normornstein.bsky.social discuss the looming government shutdown, election integrity, and the hideousness of Pam Bondi.
Podcast: ow.ly/iq8250YeFZB
YouTube: youtu.be/YsRZXo2WiPc
13.02.2026 01:34 โ ๐ 65 ๐ 21 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 2
Trump is weak. @taraemcg.bsky.social and @simonwdc.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss just how precarious of a moment this is for Republicans, why Trump is more desperate than ever, and more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/KpadnZdfC9M
12.02.2026 20:01 โ ๐ 38 ๐ 15 ๐ฌ 4 ๐ 0
Lawrence Krasner and @milestaylor.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss the Fight Against Federal Overreach project (FAFO) and how this new coalition of district attorneys and prosecutors is fighting back to protect our constitutional rights.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
12.02.2026 17:24 โ ๐ 33 ๐ 13 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
As tensions rise in the Middle East, it's clear the dialogue around nuclear arms is not just a relic of the Cold War. @joecirin.bsky.social and @jonatomic.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss the current state of arms control. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/APm9ud3TlSM
11.02.2026 23:36 โ ๐ 39 ๐ 9 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
The Daily Blast: Krugman: Trumpโs Trade Adviser Just Exposed the Scam at MAGAโs Core
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท 02/11/2026 ยท 30m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @paulkrugman.substack.com.web.brid.gy about how Navarro wrecked a core scam that Trump has long peddled about immigrants, and how Democrats can tell a better one of their own.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
11.02.2026 20:19 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss the Congressional hearing on immigration oversight, the FDA rejecting a Moderna flu vaccine, growing calls for the resignation of Howard Lutnick, and more.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/cISP2HV8-3o
11.02.2026 16:19 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Where does this hate for AI moguls come from? @mathonan.com joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss his recent coverage of Davos, reasons to be optimistic and skeptical about developing trends in AI, and what comes next.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
youtu.be/sCQmWgWEFJk
10.02.2026 19:21 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss Democrats rejecting a White House proposal for a DHS deal, lawmakers accusing the DOJ of inappropriately redacting the Epstein files, and more.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/SeWoIkLjDY4
10.02.2026 16:52 โ ๐ 15 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The Daily Blast: A MAGA Voterโs Viral Takedown of Trumpโs Racism Cuts Deep: โPathetic!โ
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท 02/09/2026 ยท 21m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @alexshephard.bsky.social about how formidable Trump-MAGAโs cultural relevance looked in 2024, how ICE has turned the culture against MAGA on a deep level, and what it all says about the future.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
09.02.2026 20:54 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we break down MAGA outrage over Bad Bunnyโs halftime show, Trump keeping Democrat governors out of a White House meeting, the Pentagon cutting ties with โwokeโ Harvard, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/X012OsoHFyk
09.02.2026 17:40 โ ๐ 17 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The Epstein files is the story of the year. How has our American media responded to each successive crisis? Dan Froomkin and @jeffjarvis.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to explore why our media hasnโt risen to the occasion.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/2DWF5pUkZEM
06.02.2026 22:11 โ ๐ 41 ๐ 17 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
Welcome to another week in Trumpโs America! MAGA cronies are looking for any way to undermine democratic elections this November. What is going on? @djrothkopf.bsky.social and @normornstein.bsky.social discuss all this and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
youtu.be/ht36M5Ja1Qs
06.02.2026 19:15 โ ๐ 35 ๐ 11 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Her Spin on His 2026 Threat Implodes
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท 02/06/2026 ยท 21m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @rickhasen.bsky.social, who separates the real from the fake in Trumpโs threats and explains how we can gear up right now to fight back. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
06.02.2026 17:56 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On AI, Energy, & Climate @davidsandalow.bsky.social of @columbiauenergy.bsky.social talks with AJ Gouldingabout power prices, data centers, the future of coal and solar power, and the implications of US-Canadian tensions on the energy systems in both countries.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
05.02.2026 21:15 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Hint of Weakness on ICE as Camps Anger MAGA Country
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท 02/05/2026 ยท 24m
On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @brianbeutler.bsky.social about the backlash against Trump on immigration, and why they mustย abandon the idea that Trumpโs 2024 win showed a big cultural shift against immigrants.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
05.02.2026 18:57 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we break down Trumpโs growing campaign funds ahead of the 2026 midterms, the Supreme Court unanimously rejecting a GOP challenge to Californiaโs election map, and more.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Cm3ibgHvHgc
05.02.2026 18:39 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On Deep State Radio, @rosabrooks.bsky.social, @edwardluce.bsky.social, and @djrothkopf.bsky.social discuss the two-tiered justice system that persists in America, the implications of the Epstein files, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/VNGnqDoCm7U
05.02.2026 16:49 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 2
The Daily Blast: Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Podcast Episode ยท The DSR Network ยท 02/04/2026 ยท 22m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @ryanenos.bsky.social about the internal politics at Harvard leading to its current posture and why this fightโs outcome has broader significance amid our slide into authoritarianism. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
04.02.2026 20:44 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we cover a reduction of ICE officers in Minneapolis, Trump signing a bill to end the government shutdown, Israeli strikes killing 20 in Gaza, and more.ย podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/l4UryLx3_C4
04.02.2026 18:14 โ ๐ 16 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
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